Farnham Angling Society (Fas)

Please be aware that there is algae on Tarn Pond which is unusual, not sure whether it is blue-green algae, but both anglers and dog owners should be aware.

Tench Teach-In at Summer Pit with the Tenchfishers
Ian Gray Massive thanks to Kenny Parsons, Tony King, Steve Frapwell, Barry Cushing, Chris Netto and Stuart Stephens for all helping out at this wonderful event, I know it was a struggle in the heat (helped a little by England beating the Swedes 2-0 !), and you all did an amazing job once again that resulted in a couple of PBs for those attending, but clearly it is the lessons learned and guidance provided that will benefit th...ose that attended so much more in the future and help them on larger and trickier venues.
Thanks as well to The Tenchfishers as an organisation who donated one of their superb bulletins to each member (which happened to have a superb article by Steve Innes on Mill Lane in it), and to all the tutors who each provided a specialist hook rig, plus a float rig, plus a heli-rig for each member donated FOC by Korum, which was greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much for your time, generosity and dedication to the pursuit of Tincas.
Thanks as well to bailiffs, Paul, Gary & Ian plus Trevor Hopkins from the Ex Com for helping prepare the venue the day before, Simon King for running over trestle tables and FAS cover and lastly to the Executive Committee for agreeing to this annual teach in as well as providing the venue and the bait for all.
Well done and thanks to all from myself and everyone that took part.
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Basingstoke Canal: partial closure - Farnborough Airshow
Farnborough International have again asked that a small portion of the Canal between Eelmoor and Norris Bridges be closed during flying hours at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. You will remember that this is as a result of safety regulations introduced following the Shoreham Airshow crash a few years ago, restricting low level flying. As a major event supporting the national economy, Hampshire County Council and Basing...stoke Canal Authority are happy to support Farnborough International so that they can comply with these regulations brought into place following the CAA final report from their Civil Air Display Review.
The Canal and towpath will be closed from a point just east of Eelmoor Bridge to a point just west of Norris Bridge as part of the Airshow perimeter during the hours of flying on 9th – 22nd July (12.30pm to approx. 5.30pm daily) See attached map.
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One space has opened up on next weeks teach in. If anyone would like to attend please contact Paul Goodyear either by phone or private message. Thanks

Blue green algae is present at both Frensham Little Pond & Frensham Great Pond, and as a result is closed to the public, but fishing is allowed.
See the link to Waverley Borough Council website for more details:
http://www.waverley.gov.uk/…/693/frensh am_great_pond_and_co…
... Members should therefore be mindful of the presence of the algae and take appropriate measures to avoid any health problems arising.
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Due to further problems beyond our control with the telephone lines that service the credit card machine, only cash or cheques may be used at Gold Valley Membership Centre until Friday 6th July at the earliest.
The same applies to Gold Valley tackle shop as well.
Please note:... This has apparently arisen as a result of works in association with a new housing development that has resulted in the phone connections being broken 4 times to date.
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The Tenchfishers Fish In at Mill Lane from 18th - 20th May 2018 bought about a few surprises on this tough water which holds specimen Tench, as well as the Carp for which it may be better known.
This quick video clip sets the scene for the write up of the event, now on the Articles page on the Farnham AS website.
Posted now so that aspirining Tench anglers can give it a go this season whilst the weed levels are uncharacteristically low, so take your opportunity whilst conditi...ons are easier, but allowing for the fact that the fishing can be anything but !
https://www.farnhamanglingsociety.com/… /members-article-ten…
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Due to a problems beyond our control with the telephone lines that service the credit card machine, only cash or cheques may be used at Gold Valley Membership Centre until Thursday 28th June at the earliest. The same applies to Gold Valley tackle shop as well.

Swims Closed on Frensham Great Pond on Opening Nights
The following swims were pre drawn for fishing on the 15th and 16th June at Frensham Great Pond: 5,7,11,14,15,17,18,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,2 8,and 32.
Members can fish other swims on the first two nights, but only members who drew the above pegs may fish in them on the first two nights.
... Good luck to all on opening night...
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Request for Technical Back-Up
FAS are looking for members who would care to put their names down as a fall back to our existing web developer. Currently all of our needs are catered for, but in the event of a disaster happening or the current web developer retiring from the position, we would like to know of members who have the skills & enthusiasm and could take up any of the roles if the need arose. Three roles are required that are currently combined, but could be handled ...separately.
1/. PrestaShop Back Office Administrator This role combines changes to configuration and administration of PrestaShop as well as the needs of a DBA. The CMS will require frequent changes and the addition of products and changes to prices will be required on a strict timetable basis. Management of users and oversite of member applications and responding to email enquries.
Main Skills Required: • Good knowledge of the PrestaShop Back Office • Good knowledge of the PrestaShop CMS • Knowledge of SQL
2/. PrestaShop Developer Required to update and maintain the shop theme and backend. The Farnham eShop is based on PrestaShop 1.6 and is heavily modified, both the theme and the backend via overrides, to provide specific functionality for the Society. Additional modules have been integrated to extend the functionality of the shop.
Skills Required: • Good knowledge of the PrestaShop Back Office • Good knowledge of the PrestaShop CMS • Good knowledge of Module Installation and Configuration • Good knowledge of PrestaShop Themes • Skilled in PHP/CSS/HTML5/MySQL • Skilled in Bootstrap & Smarty • Knowledge of CRON
3/. Website Developer The main FAS website consists of hundreds of pages providing extensive content about FAS, it’s fisheries & angling in general. The site is written in PHP/CSS/HTML5 & makes use of a MySQL database to administer frequently changed items.
Skills Required: • Skilled in PHP/CSS/HTML5/MySQL • Good knowledge of SQL • Good knowledge of CRUD
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who can be there if we need them and don’t mind doing a lot of work for little reward.
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FISHERY MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR(S) - VACANCIES
Farnham Angling Society are looking to recruit two new Fishery Maintenance Contractors.
Senior Role: Earn £25k plus (+ petrol allowance)... This is a self-employed position for a highly dedicated, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual. The post requires a minimum of 40 hours per week. The successful candidate will hold a full driving licence with towing experience and have their own public liability insurance.
Specific skills are required in the following areas: General grounds care: Grass cutting, weed control, landscaping, planting and tree maintenance.
Swim building: Use of a chain saw, excavator, dumper and roller.
The work entails considerable physical labour and some heavy lifting in all weather conditions.
Junior Role: Earn £15k plus (+ petrol allowance) This is a self-employed position ideally suited to someone who is keen to start a career in fishery maintenance. The role would suit a college leaver with appropriate skills and qualifications. The successful candidate would work closely with and learn from the Senior contractor and assist in a wide range of fishery maintenance activities.
A full driving license is essential. The post requires a minimum of 40 hours per week and would involve some heavy lifting and physical labour in all weather conditions.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a dedicated, enthusiastic and self-motivated approach to work and a willingness to learn.
Please send your CV and details of experience & qualifications to Ian Gray at honsecretary@farnhamanglingsociety.c om or 28 Grantley Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8BW
Applications must be received by the 16th June 2018
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Yateley South Complex - Access
Following our enquiry about the proposed 'road closure' last week, weI have just been advised by 'Operation Resiliance' (Hampshire County Council), that the roadworks are now due to start tomorrow (18th April 2018) morning.
Whilst the road gang undertaking the works will do their best to maintain access for our Members to get in and out of the Yateley South Complex, it cannot be guaranteed as they have to prioritise safe working at all times.
... If you are delayed for any reason, please be patient wth them as they have to prioritise the job in hand and HSE requirements, not our access.
The gang will try and maintain our access once works finish for the day, but this may not be possible, so if you are fishing their you may wish to check with them whether access will be possible and leave whilst you can rather than being locked in until vehicular access in resumed.
During these works: a) Access to the Yateley South Complex will only be possible from the south - Yateley side.
b) Access to the Yateley East Complex will only be possible from the north - Sandhurst side.
Members may call a Helpline between 9am - 5pm on 0300-555-1388: out of hours this will be put through via the Police to an out of hours Officer.
We apologise for the lateness of this news, but have no control over these works, which are apparently linked to drainage improvements in teh area.
Our thanks to Chris Gadsden, Nathan Fleming and John Dicks for bring these matters to the Society's attention.
Details of the proposed works can be found using the following link:
https://roadworks.org/?105404573
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DON'T PANIC - KEEP CALM & CARRY ON FISHING
Email 'Receipt of Invoice' & 'Confirmation of Payment' to Farnham Angling Society for applications made at Gold Valley & by Post for FAS Membership for the 2018 - 2019 season.
Do not be concerned if you receive an email containing an invoice and thanking you for shopping with FAS, no additional payments have been processed, it is simply a notification that your email address has been entered onto our database to enable the distributi...on of newsletters.
The system will be amended within 2-weeks so that the wording reflects this.
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Whats not to like :0)

Started campaign on prestigious Yateley match lake. Bailiffs have been great at helping me locate the spots to fish. The club itself is one of the best you can get for the money.

Not been a member long I live 3 hours away in Nottingham and when I come visit my dad we fish on one of the lakes heard stilly back was hard but I smashed it definitely recommend this angling membership !!

My friend Jason Campbell & I have just joined Farnham Angling.Having walked around Badshot lea lakes and Stillwater lakes was pleased to find well kept & clean fisheries.Cant wait to get on the bank.Special thanks to the nice bloke in the cree tackle shop for sorting our membership forms etc out ,very helfull & nice bloke Thanks

Just been to renew my permit after a year away brilliant service even with my 3 year old in tow trying to wreck the place

Having spent a great deal of time filming on over 10 FAS fisheries it is my opinion that Farnham Angling Society truly does provide 'First class fishing for all' Whether you are just starting out in this great pastime of ours , a seasoned specimen hunter or someone of later years wishing to catch a few on short afternoon session on the float FAS provides fishing opportunities for all to enjoy for a price that won't break the bank.

Great variety of waters, with a wide variety of species. Well looked after lakes and rivers. Good website with loads of info and pics of members with their catches. All at a low price in comparison to other society waters and day ticket fisheries.

Great value for money and well looked after.

Great club been a member for a long time just to many members now

Great angling, many venues to pick from, all good for a purpose! recommended to many people , love this ticket

Great Lakes for all anglers. Well maintained lakes.

Best fishing club in the country, but I am biased of course !

Best club ive ever joined, the waters are well maintained and lots of fish to be caught! Meet a good Good bunch of people every time i come . Highly recomend it to anyone

Best club in the south of England, great value , great fishing, good people.

Been a member for four yyears now great club just wish people rearliesd times change and so dose the club so if u dont like it go join somewere else anyway really enjoy the venues and made some good friends keep up the good work fas

A very well organised club with a fantastic range of venues to suit any anglers style and experience. And all for a very reasonable price.

3 years i'm very happy!Farnham Angling

Good club but to busy and you need to start listing to ther members

good waters shame about the way its run ! all I can say if you want to keep your ticket don't catch fish.